Happy Valentine's Day!

A box of chocolates for all our Bombshell Brides!

Wedding Shoe of the Day

"Angie"
by Touch Ups




Available at
DesignerShoes.com
in wider and longer sizes.

Spring Dress Code for Wedding Guests

Most brides and grooms spend months figuring out the perfect attire for the big day. So, wedding guests should put at least a few minutes of thought into what they're going to wear to the nuptials, as well. But it's not as complicated as you might think.

The good news is that most invitations will designate the dress code. There are four main categories. Any others (like country casual or easy elegance or festive) are made up. They might still be relevant, but for the sake of simplicity most people stick to the four they know for sure. Expert Cynthia Nellis does a pretty good job of fleshing them out. Click HERE for more tips from her.




Among our favorite tips:
1) Don't try to upstage the bride. Why we agree: It won't work, everyone will see what you're trying to do, and it's bad karma.

2) If you have to ask whether it's appropriate, it probably isn't. Why we agree: Clubwear belongs in the club. And since many weddings take place in a church, a wedding is probably not a place to flash bits of skin you wouldn't show at the office.

3) This goes along with number 1. WHYYYYYYY wear white? Why? There are dozens of other colors and shades to choose from. Please tell us why on earth you would choose the day of another woman's wedding to wear white. Yes, your cousin will probably understand that you are a little "extra", but honestly. Unless you own only one dress, just don't do it.

4) If the invitation doesn't specify, it's OK to assume the wedding is semi-formal. Why we agree: Most weddings these days are semi-formal. As Nina Calloway of About.com says, semi-formal means a short dress or pants with a nice shirt for daytime and a cocktail dress for evening.


Since the heat is on already, here are some suggestions for the Spring and Summer:



Did we get it right? Or oh-so-wrong? If you have any comments or tips you want to add, please click on comments.

A Match Made In Halo Heaven

Luckily for us fashion bloggers, some people just have to do things differently. Take the bride and groom from what is being called "The Halo Wedding". Earlier this month, Desirai Labrada and John Henry were pronounced "teammates for life" (Really! They were!) in Orlando, Florida. Their wedding- from accessories to the cake - followed the theme of the video game that brought them together. Although the bride and groom opted for traditional garb for themselves, their officiant wore a helmet and green armor in the role of Master Chief. See more of the wedding in this MTV report.


Also, if you're so inclined, visit the bride's etsy shop LucidDreamDesigns.

Wedding Gown of the Day

Allure Bridals
Style AW188






Found out more about this gown at PlusSizeBridal.com

Does "Simple" Mean Inexpensive?

- by Lisa R. Nelson

Martha Stewart has featured many beautiful weddings in the last 6 years. There was one, that was featured 4-5 years ago that stands out n my mind. It was uncomplicated and easy. It took place in a small room, around a long rectangular table. There were only about 10-15 guests. Everything was draped in white. The flowers were simple but beautiful - oranges, yellows and browns. They had a few large wispy arrangements and then smaller arrangements placed elegantly down the center of the table with candles surround. The chairs were covered with white chair covers - which looked to be custom (I didn’t say the wedding was inexpensive). On the back of only the Bride and Groom chairs was an embroidered monogram. The design was effortless and minimalist. It was absolutely brilliant. This wedding was of the most beautiful weddings I have seen featured in a magazine.

When looking at competitors websites, I came across one that said “simple is boring”. Hhmmmm? I don’t agree - or maybe I am too protective of my style and way of life. One of the biggest trends this year is simplicity of design and style. As both men and women are marrying older, they are looking for a more mature look and style that reflects their maturity in life. Couples are looking for something different - different color combinations and textures, but are looking to simplify. Simple A-line dresses are definitely in. Brides are looking for shed the excess fabric so that their true beauty and sophistication shine through. The make -up is getting much lighter (just to enhance the natural beauty that exists) and the veils much more simple – Cage veils exude class.

Many of the brides who contact me mistakenly say that they want something simple. What they really mean is they want to save money. Simple and inexpensive are not synonymous. Simple is timeless. Have you ever looked at your parents wedding pictures? You can tell the wedding happened n the 70’s or 80’s, because of the feathered hair, the big sleeves and the style of dresses. Simplicity lacks trends. When you take a look at a wedding, it could have taken place at any place or time. This is one of the reasons I love this style.

An Out-Of-This-World Wedding?

And for the nerd in us all....
Having an out of this world wedding could soon be a reality. The space company Rocketplane Kistler Japan is teaming up with the wedding planner First Advantage to make it happen. They are currently accepting applications for weddings on the Rocketplane XP. That's right. You'll be able to tie the knot aboard a suborbital spaceplane. The price tag is a cool $2.2 million.